Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mph

Abbreviation
em-pee-aitch
Definition
Miles per hour; a unit of speed that indicates how many miles are traveled in one hour.
Examples
  • The speed limit on the highway is 65 mph.
  • During the race, the car reached a top speed of 120 mph.
  • The wind was blowing at a speed of 15 mph.
Meaning
The term mph is often used to measure the speed of vehicles, indicating how fast they are moving over a certain distance.
Synonyms
  • miles per hour
  • speed in miles